Whangamata Bar
Bay Of Plenty · New Zealand
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
Long left on the sandbar in east or cyclone swell. Best wind — W.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from northeast — southeast |
| Coordinates | -37.216, 175.88 |
FAQ
Is Whangamata Bar good for beginners?
Whangamata Bar is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Whangamata Bar today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#bay-of-plenty/whangamata-bar. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Bay Of Plenty
- Hot Water Beach — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Pauanui — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Whiritoa — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Waihi Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Mount Main Beach — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Papamoa — Beach break, beginners and intermediates